Hi all

IceInSpace has just reached another fantastic milestone - we just passed 4000 registered members!

The number itself doesn't really mean much - it's what it shows that's exciting for me. It shows that IceInSpace is still continuing to grow, but at a faster rate than ever before. We reached 3000 members in early September 2007, so we've grown by 1000 members in just over 6 months and is the fastest "1000 member milestone" we've ever had!

That tells me a few things:

1. Amateur Astronomy in the Australia / New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere is going strong and continues to grow.
2. People have a strong desire to learn more about space, astronomy and the universe. They have questions, they want to discuss and get advice about astronomy, telescopes, observing, astrophotography and they want to share their experiences with like-minded individuals.
3. IceInSpace is doing something right!

I'm very pleased that IceInSpace can be there for the amateur astronomy community - to be the source of information, to be the place to share, and the place to make new friends.

IceInSpace still has the largest and most active online amateur astronomy community in the Southern Hemisphere, but IceInSpace is more than just "a forum".

Our goal has always been to help advance and promote amateur astronomy in our region, and I can confidently say that we are achieving this. But it doesn't stop now. We have some exciting new features planned for the future and will bring you the best amateur astronomy website we can.

It's going to be an exciting and busy time ahead - especially with the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. IceInSpace will be fully involved, so make sure you watch this space for more throughout this year.

Thanks to the IceInSpace community for their support and loyalty as we continue to grow. If you'd like to join IceInSpace so that you can ask questions and take part in discussions on the IceInSpace Forum, please register here. It's free and only takes 30 seconds. 

Thanks!